Personal Narrative Rubric

Personal Narrative Essay Rubric

Emerging 1-2 Standard 3-4 Above Standard 5-6

Document Format
Narrative is required length (2-4 pages) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Narrative uses MLA format 1 2 3 4 5 6
Narrative accurately uploaded on Wiki page 1 2 3 4 5 6

Ideas
Writer explains why this experience is significant 1 2 3 4 5 6
Writer responds to topic "Beauty Is..." 1 2 3 4 5 6
Writer uses specific personal experiences 1 2 3 4 5 6

Organization
Introduction creates interest in topic 1 2 3 4 5 6
Conclusion effectively reminds reader of topic and experience 1 2 3 4 5 6

Voice
Tone is appropriate to content 1 2 3 4 5 6
Personality of the reader is present 1 2 3 4 5 6

Word choice
Words are specific and accurate 1 2 3 4 5 6
Sensory images and figurative language
engage the reader 1 2 3 4 5 6

Conventions
All words spelled correctly 1 2 3 4 5 6
Punctuation, capitalization is accurate 1 2 3 4 5 6
Grammar & usage correct 1 2 3 4 5 6


Overall: 1 2 3 4 5 6